A Proper View of Mistakes - MISTAKES-OUR VIEW AND GOD'S

When we do something well, we gladly accept the praise ad acknowledgement that we feel we deserve. When we make a mistake, even if it is unintentional or unnoticed by others, should we not similarly acknowledge our responsibility?  To do so requires humility.

If we think too much of ourselves, we may well try to minimize our mistake, shift the blame, or even deny that we made it.  Such a course of action usually leads to negative consequences,  The problem could remain unresolved, and other people could be unjustly blamed.  Even if we should succeed in passing over our mistake now, we need to keep in mind that in the long run "each of us will render an account for himself to God." -Romans 14:12.

God has a realistic view of mistakes.  in the book of Psalms, God is portrayed as "merciful and compassionate"; he "will not always find fault,  nor he stay resentful forever."  He knows the  imperfect makeup of humans and understands our inborn frailties,, "remembering that we are dust." -Psalm 103, 8,9, 14.

Furthermore, like a merciful father, God wants us, his children, to view mistakes as he does. (Psalm 130:3) His Word lovingly provides an abundance of counsel and guidance to help us deal with our own mistakes as well as those of others.

Next time: A Proper View of Mistakes -WAYS TO COPE WITH MISTAKES

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